Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Series delivers next-generation wireless connectivity with integrated internal antennas and advanced Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology. Designed for enterprise-grade performance, the C9115AXI-E access point offers secure, high-density, and intelligent wireless experiences with support for 4×4:4 MU-MIMO and the E regulatory domain.
Key Features
- 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
- 4×4:4 MU-MIMO
- Uplink/downlink OFDMA
- BSS Coloring
- Target Wake Time (TWT)
- Cisco Mobility Express support
- Multigigabit Ethernet
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Apple integration features
Software Requirements
- Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.9 or later
- Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.11 or later
Supported Wireless LAN Controllers
- Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series
- Cisco 3500, 5520, and 8540 Series
- Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller
Radio Capabilities
802.11n
- 4×4 MIMO, 4 spatial streams
- Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC)
- Beamforming, 20/40-MHz channels
- Data rates up to 890 Mbps
- A-MPDU & A-MSDU aggregation
- DFS & CSD support
802.11ac
- 4×4 MU-MIMO, 4 spatial streams
- Beamforming, 20/40/80/160-MHz channels
- Data rates up to 3.47 Gbps
- DFS & CSD support
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
- 4×4 MU-MIMO, uplink/downlink OFDMA
- Beamforming, BSS Coloring, TWT
- 20/40/80/160-MHz channels
- Data rates up to 5.38 Gbps
- DFS & CSD support
Antennas
- Internal: 2.4 GHz (3 dBi), 5 GHz (4 dBi), omnidirectional
- External (C9115AXE only): Supports antennas up to 6 dBi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Interfaces
- 1x Multigigabit Ethernet (100/1000/2500 Mbps), RJ-45 (IEEE 802.3bz)
- 1x Console Port, RJ-45
- 1x USB 2.0 (future support)
Indicators
- Status LED for boot loader, association, operation, warnings, and errors
Dimensions
- C9115I: 8.0 x 8.0 x 1.5 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 3.8 cm)
- C9115E: 8.0 x 8.0 x 1.7 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 4.3 cm)
Power Options
- 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3bt Cisco UPOE/UPOE+
- Compatible Injectors: AIR-PWRINJ6=, AIR-PWRINJ5=
- Note: With 802.3af PoE, radios downgrade to 2×2, Ethernet to 1G, and USB is disabled.
Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temp: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
- Non-Operating Temp: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)
- Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
- Altitude: Operating up to 9843 ft; Storage up to 15,000 ft
- Thermal Note: Over 40°C, radio downgrades to 2×2, Ethernet to 1G, USB disabled
Memory
- 2048 MB DRAM
- 1024 MB Flash
Transmit Power Levels
- 2.4 GHz: 23 dBm to -4 dBm (10-step range)
- 5 GHz: 23 dBm to -4 dBm (10-step range)
Frequency Bands and Channels (E Regulatory Domain)
- 2.412 to 2.472 GHz – 13 channels
- 5.180 to 5.320 GHz – 8 channels
- 5.500 to 5.700 GHz – 8 channels (excludes 5.600–5.640 GHz)
